AI Unlocked

Get clear on AI, build confidence, and discover your next best step to unlock its true potential.

About the course

What if you could look at AI and say, “I get it. I know exactly how this fits into what I do, and I’m ready to make it work”?

That’s the promise of AI Unlocked is to demystify AI - what it is, how it works and why it matters but all without the tech overwhelm. Learn the easiest, most valuable AI tools from simple automations to surprising apps or platforms that you can use immediately in your day-to-day.

In AI Unlocked you will also learn how to improve your foundations and systems for your best AI success: This means understanding the common pitfalls and challenges - navigating change, data and tech, and ethics through to unlocking the most exciting opportunities you have to improve your workflow.

By the end of this course, you will have enhanced knowledge, tools and skills and be able to confidently use AI in your day-to-day. You will have a solid plan for where AI fits into in your longer-term strategy too, together with a personalised action plan that you can trust, activate and follow immediately.

This course is for nonprofit professionals and leaders, consultants, freelancers who want to enhance their work but who also want to understand the big picture and maintain their AI progress without the tech overwhelm.

Learning Journey

Modules:

Module 1: Understanding AI - From Big Picture to Little Details

Get a clear, simple explanation of what AI is, how it works, and where it fits into your world—especially in the social impact sector. We’ll bust myths and use real-world examples to show how AI is solving both personal frustrations and big challenges.

Module 2: Adopting the Right AI Mindset

Learn how to think about AI, navigate complexity, and overcome common fears or barriers. We’ll focus on the mindset shifts needed to embrace AI and tackle the tough questions it raises.

Module 3: Keeping AI Ethical and Human-Centered

Discover how to use AI responsibly and build trust around it. You’ll learn how to keep AI aligned with your values through fairness, transparency, and accountability, with practical steps for real-world ethical AI practices.

Module 4: Getting the Right AI Tools and Skills

Explore practical AI tools and learn how to integrate them into your daily work. This module is filled with moments of surprise as you discover how AI can drive value across various roles and team sizes.

Module 5: Making AI Work for You and Your Team

Create a step-by-step plan to integrate AI into your work, whether you’re an individual or part of a team. We’ll guide you through AI readiness and maturity, showing how AI can be scaled across different contexts.

Module 6: Staying Ahead with AI

Learn how to grow with AI, avoid common mistakes, and stay prepared for the future. We’ll equip you with strategies to follow trends responsibly, ensuring your AI use remains sustainable and ethical as it scales.

Learning Outcomes:

Gain a clear, big-picture understanding of AI—what it is, what it can do, and why it’s important.
Master easy, high-impact AI skills that deliver quick wins you can use right away.
Identify key areas where AI can add value to your work and prepare effectively for success.
Develop a strategic, actionable plan to integrate AI into your workflows and maximize its potential.
Build confidence in using AI tools and techniques to drive real, measurable impact.

Who is it for?

PLAI is built on the science of learning and behavioral change, offering a seriously playful, imaginative, and courageous approach that works. Our courses are designed to challenge your thinking, help you build valuable habits, and focus on people—because AI is more than just tech.

‍For Nonprofit Professionals, Social Impact Leaders, and Teams: Are you overwhelmed by AI’s potential but unsure where to start? This course will help you cut through the noise, giving you clear insights and practical skills to turn AI into a valuable tool for your mission.‍
For Consultants, Freelancers, and Social Entrepreneurs: Running lean and juggling client work? Learn how to streamline workflows, enhance your offerings, and free up more time by mastering AI’s practical applications.‍
For Beginners Feeling Stuck or Confused by AI: Don’t know where to start with AI? This course gives you the big picture, answers your pressing questions, and equips you with easy-to-apply skills that make AI work for you.‍
For Action Seekers Wanting Real Results, Not Just Theory: Tired of theory-heavy courses? Dive into practical, hands-on learning with immediate takeaways you can implement right away, driving real change in your work.

You'll join a cohort of like-minded social impact professionals, sharing simialr challenges and ready to grow together.

Please note: Based on your region you select, we'll put you in a cohort with a suitable live session times, with the flexibility to change if needed. We are running multiple cohorts globally, to ensure everyone is able to join at a time that is right for them.